Yes, “apps” are that important, especially where your safety, convenience and general well-being are concerned. They can often spell the difference between life or death for seniors like you and me. But before going into specifics on how they can be of use to you, let’s get you up to speed on what they are.
Month: August 2017
To Use or Not to Use Online Dating Sites
Online RomanceDo you use online dating sites? I do. So do a lot of men and women worldwide. In fact, about 40 million Americans use dating sites. Among them, the adult sector, 55 to 64 years old, is registering the fastest growth: from 6% in 2013 to 12% in 2015. Dating sites have come a long…
How to Choose a Travel Destination if You are on a Budget
Bags are packed and ready to go! Travel is good both for the mind and body. And if planned well, it can be very memorable, especially for seniors who are in their nostalgic stage in life. It is fun, exciting, and educational. You get to see new places, meet and talk to different peoples, experience…
How to Develop a Positive Money Attitude
Do you know how it feels to look at unpaid bills, yet with nothing to pay them for? I do. Though it happened a long time ago, thinking about them still makes stomach form knots, draws perspiration from my forehead, and raises my blood pressure a bit. They make me cringe in fear that they…
Are You Suffering from Gout? Do These!
Have you suffered from gout? I did, for one day, several years ago. But it was a day of pure suffering. I had it in my left foot which made walking excruciatingly painful that I had to limp. I thought, for a while, that my active life was coming to an end. To my relief,…
Major Issues Seniors Face Each Day
There is magic in retirementAbout 4 million Americans retire each year? Yes, for them, the day has finally come to change clothes – from office to retirement. On their last day of office, they all ask themselves the familiar question, “Now what?”
Technology Devices Live-alone Seniors Must Have
In the U.S., about 10 live-alone seniors die each day. They die not from any existing medical conditions but from loneliness and isolation. On the pragmatic side, you may say “It is their time.” But I am sure you don’t want to be among the ten. You want to live a little longer, enjoy life…
An Unforgettable but Heartbreaking Trip Through History
Last week I had another trip, my fourth this year. It was a little bit different this time, though. This time there was no sea and sun, but still lots of fun. And the trip was not to a remote and secluded resort but right in the heart of Metro Manila.
5 Reasons Why Coffee is Good for You.
I am not a coffee junkie but I take two servings each day. First is early in the morning and the second, early afternoon. Instant coffee is my choice early in the morning to recover lost sugar from my daily exercise. In the afternoon, I take brewed coffee in Internet cafes so I can avail…